Overview
- Coffee grounds supply nitrogen, potassium, sulfur and phosphorus to promote vigorous tomato growth and higher yields.
- Incorporating coffee grounds into garden soil improves structure and enhances water retention, reducing the need for frequent watering.
- Used coffee grounds must be completely dried before application to prevent mold formation around plant roots.
- Gardeners should apply about 50 grams of dried grounds per mature tomato plant each month, increasing to every three weeks during the fruiting stage.
- Young seedlings should avoid coffee-based fertilizer and instead be fed homemade eggshell water, yeast solutions or dried banana peels for balanced nutrition.